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1. Francis Marion University Performing Arts Center ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Attractions
Francis Marion University Performing Arts Center
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2. Palmetto Peddlers Antiques Mall ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Palmetto Peddlers Antiques Mall
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3. Cottle Farms

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Cottle Farms
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4. Florence Stockade

Florence Stockade
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5. Mars Bluff Atomic Bomb Impact Crater

Mars Bluff Atomic Bomb Impact Crater
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6. Florence County Museum

Category: Museums & Culture
Florence County Museum
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7. Red Bone Alley

Red Bone Alley
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8. Florence National Cemetery

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Florence National Cemetery
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9. First Presbyterian Church

First Presbyterian Church
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10. Julia Belle’s Restaurant

Category: Food & Drink
Julia Belle’s Restaurant
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11. Florence Veterans Park

Category: Activities
Florence Veterans Park
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12. Locked Inn Escape Room Games

Category: Entertainment
Locked Inn Escape Room Games
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

History, character and Southern charm characterize the city of Florence, South Carolina, located at the intersection of I-95 and I-20. First chartered in 1871, the town was incorporated in 1890 and originally served as a thriving railroad hub. Today, it still thrives with culture and so many things to do, from concerts and theater at Francis Marion University Performing Arts Center to quaint restaurants such as Julia Belle’s Restaurant, among other popular points of interest, as well as sporting events including hockey matches featuring hometown team the Pee Dee Cyclones.

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